By TC News Desk
Agartala, 1st June 2025: Heavy and continuous rainfall over the past two days has triggered widespread flooding across Tripura, forcing over 10,600 people from around 2,800 families to take shelter in 60 relief camps set up by the state government. West Tripura district has emerged as the worst-hit region.
Briefing the media on Saturday, Tripura Revenue Secretary Brijesh Pandey said the India Meteorological Department (IMD), Agartala Centre, reported that active monsoon conditions and intense moisture incursion have led to heavy to very heavy rainfall in many parts of the state since May 31.
“In view of the current and forecasted weather, a Red Alert has been issued for all districts, warning of heavy to extremely heavy rainfall today and tomorrow. The Hon’ble Chief Minister is continuously monitoring the situation, and the administration is on high alert. District Magistrates have been instructed to take all necessary precautionary and emergency measures,” said Pandey.
Agartala alone recorded 140 mm of rainfall in the last 24 hours, while Kailashahar in Unakoti district registered a staggering 192.2 mm. Fourteen rescue teams have been deployed across West Tripura and Unakoti districts. These include two NDRF units, three from SDRF, one each from Assam Rifles and Fire & Emergency Services, and several civil defence, Aapda Mitra, and Bharat Scouts and Guides teams. Of the 60 relief camps operational in the state, 48 are in West Tripura, three each in Khowai and Unakoti, and six in North Tripura. They are currently housing nearly 10,600 displaced residents.
Officials reported that roads were temporarily blocked in several districts—including North Tripura, Unakoti, Dhalai, and West Tripura—due to landslides and fallen trees. Rapid intervention by the SDRF, PWD, Forest Department, Quick Response Teams, and local volunteers helped restore many routes. Preliminary data suggests that at least 201 houses have sustained damage, with 92 completely destroyed and 109 partially damaged. The affected districts include Gomati, Khowai, Sepahijala, and North Tripura. A detailed damage assessment is currently in progress.
Meanwhile, the Howrah River in Agartala was flowing at 10.91 meters—above the danger mark—as of 5 PM. However, the water level remained stable throughout the day and has started receding gradually. Authorities are maintaining close surveillance on river levels and drainage systems.
“There are 17 operational pump houses in Agartala, discharging stormwater into the Howrah and Katakhal rivers. Although heavy rainfall led to temporary waterlogging in some areas, the situation generally normalizes within 2–3 hours,” Pandey said.
The state government, he assured, is fully committed to the safety and welfare of its citizens and is working in coordination with all relevant departments for effective relief, restoration, and disaster risk reduction.
